If you have been around here a while, you probably know about my very popular and always dependable roasted potato recipe. It’s my MIL’s recipe that she always served with ribs. But the best thing about it, other than how crispy the potatoes are, is how darn easy it is. And I’ve always thought a version featuring oven roasted sweet potato halves would be the perfect potato side dish for Thanksgiving.
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Finally did it! These beauties are ready to partner with the Thanksgiving turkey.
p.s. If you are also looking for a mashed potato recipe, my Italian mashed potatoes are a favorite on our holiday table!
Quick potato math
Having Thanksgiving for 20? Make 10 sweet potatoes. For 2, Make 1 -or 2- because leftovers. Now that’s Thanksgiving potato math at its best!
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Ingredient list
Step by step instructions: roasted sweet potato halves
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Preheat the oven to 400° and set the rack in the middle.
Gather your favorite large sheet pan.
Top sweet potato roasting tips
Half sticks of butter work great for easier melting on the sheet pan. Land O’Lakes makes these if you can find them near you.
I typically roast a couple of potatoes extra to cover any second helpings.
You can make these ahead and then crisp them up, cut side up in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes or so. Keep an eye on them so they don’t get too dark.
I have also added smoked paprika to the spice mix if that’s something your guests would like.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Halves
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes or yams, washed, dried and halved lengthwise
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick, I use Land O' Lakes
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and pepper, generous sprinkle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Set a rack to the middle position.
- Place the butter on a 12 x 17" sheet pan and place the pan in the oven.
- Allow the butter to melt on the pan for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Remove the pan from the oven and season the butter in the pan with all the spices, ending with a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes cut side down on top of the seasoned melted butter leaving space between the potatoes (you don't want to crowd them so they crisp up). Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the potatoes with some of the butter from the pan and season them as well.
- Roast the potatoes for 30-35 minutes until crispy and a fork pokes into the top easily signifying they are done.
- As an alternative, serve with your favorite dip like this homemade blue cheese or ranch dressing.
We are going to try it for dinner w/leftovers, tonight (Wednesday).
Yay! I’d love to hear back with your thoughts!😊
Lori- I made these last night….OH. SO GOOD! And such an easy side dish. Thanks!
Yay Maureen! I am so glad you liked them!! 😊 If you like those, try the inspiration/original recipe of the crispy roasted potatoes. It’s a go to for us!